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The Center Party, Moderates, and Christian Democrats proposed that sports clubs should retain subsidized rent for events even when serving low-alcohol beer, arguing that current rules create a financial burden instead of revenue. The City Executive Board noted that the Sports Committee has already decided to adjust fees starting in 2026 to allow subsidized rates even with low-alcohol beer sales, thus fulfilling the proposers' wishes.

The Liberals have submitted a motion to the municipal council proposing a revised strategy for Stockholm's small house and villa areas. They advocate for a greater focus on the architectural design of new buildings to ensure they blend with existing character, and for "green space factor" to be a more prominent tool in project evaluation. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that current processes and upcoming changes to planning and building regulations already address these concerns.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson (L) proposed that the city develop an action plan to reduce SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) dropouts, arguing that high dropout rates hinder integration and labor market establishment. However, several referral bodies, including the City Executive Office and the Labor Market Committee, believe the city already has structured efforts to combat dropouts and a separate plan is unnecessary. The City Executive Board therefore suggests the motion be answered by referring to these existing measures.

Kristin Jacobsson and Svante Linusson (C) proposed investigating the conversion of Stockholm's parking garages into sheltered spaces, equipped with water, sanitation, and ventilation, and exploring requirements for future garages to be convertible into bomb shelters. However, the City Executive Board suggests awaiting national requirements and state funding, while the opposition advocates for more proactive city action.

Two Liberal politicians propose that the City of Stockholm restore and preserve culturally significant parks like Humlegården and Vasaparken, ensuring new installations are faithful to the originals and promoting sustainable quality, while also allowing small kiosks to foster urban life. However, several referral bodies, including the City Executive Office, believe the city already works in line with these intentions through existing guidelines, leading the City Executive Board to suggest the motion be responded to by referencing ongoing work.

Councilors Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (both L) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate whether non-profit associations could manage smaller parks through user agreements, taking responsibility for maintenance and development with city support. While this aims to increase engagement and improve park quality, referral bodies emphasize that the city must retain primary responsibility for park maintenance, despite viewing community involvement as positive.

Liberal Party members have proposed the city investigate increasing workplaces in Söderort, citing an imbalance between northern and southern Stockholm leading to longer commutes, congestion, and hindering Söderort's development. The City Executive Board suggests responding by referencing ongoing city efforts, including analyzing office workplaces, prioritizing Söderort in theall-encompassing plan, and relocating municipal operations to the outer city.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that Stockholm should work to increase new business creation and improve the business climate, including by letting Stockholm Business Region regain responsibility for new business support like "Starta eget" and "Scale-up," and investigate a consolidated permit center for businesses. The City Executive Board proposes dismissing the motion, stating the city already works to promote businesses, but several city commissioners filed reservations, wishing to approve the motion to strengthen the city's business climate.

The Municipal Council will discuss Jan Jönsson's (L) proposal to name a public space in Stockholm after Aaron Isaac, the first Jew allowed to settle in Sweden without converting to Christianity in 1775. While the City Planning Committee advises against it due to existing related places potentially causing confusion, the Jewish Central Council and the Jewish Youth Association support the motion, suggesting Tyska Brunnsplan as a suitable location to highlight the Jewish minority's historical significance.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm map the prevalence of Afrophobia in its schools, analyzing discrimination and hate crime reports, and engaging with civil society organizations similar to the national Discrimination Ombudsman's work. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by stating that a similar mapping of all racism in educational activities, which includes Afrophobia, is already underway.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed a new survey of antisemitism in Stockholm's schools and educational activities, along with an action plan, arguing that the previous 2021 survey is outdated due to increased antisemitism since October 2023. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city already actively combats antisemitism and current national and local surveys should conclude before new ones are considered.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed a motion for Stockholm to introduce a Swedish language test, similar to the existing math test, to better assess high school students' reading comprehension and provide schools with tools to strengthen students' Swedish skills. However, the City Executive Office and the Education Committee believe such a test would not sufficiently achieve its purpose to justify the cost and foresee practical challenges.

In a motion, Svante Linusson and Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed an inventory of Stockholm's avenues, a strategy for their preservation and development, identification of new avenue areas, and the transformation of Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be addressed by noting that much of this work is already underway, including a new tree policy and database, and that planting new trees on Karlbergsvägen is challenging due to underground infrastructure.

Jan Jönsson (Liberals) has proposed that the City Executive Board map the prevalence of homo- and transphobia within Stockholm's municipal operations, including analyzing complaints and engaging with civil society, to inform anti-discrimination efforts. While several committees, such as Culture and Social Affairs, state they already address these issues under the city's human rights program and are developing an LGBTQI action plan, the Education Committee raises methodological concerns about such a mapping.

Motion sponsors from the Liberals propose measures to simplify processes for Stockholm's visitor industry, aiming to reduce bureaucracy, improve service, and make regulations more predictable, including faster permit processing and simplified applications for established businesses. While most committees and administrations believe the city is already addressing these issues, Svensk Handel and Visita Stockholm support the motion's proposals to ease the burden on the industry.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed the City Executive Board take coordinated responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen into an attractive area for water recreation, including investigating restoration measures and seeking external funding. However, several boards and offices, including the City Management Administration, the Sports Committee, and the Environment and Health Protection Committee, believe the city is already extensively and coordinately working to improve Magelungen's ecological and recreational status, making further assignments unnecessary.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals) propose that the city evaluate its existing environmental zones, including the urban environmental zones in Gamla stan and Södermalm. This evaluation should assess the impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses, and determine if the benefits are proportional to the impact. The evaluation's outcome will guide future work on environmental zones in Stockholm.

Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (both L) have proposed the city of Stockholm implement clear guidelines for digital tools in preschools, aiming for screen-free environments as a rule, with exceptions for older children and pedagogical purposes. However, several committees and administrations contend that the revised preschool curriculum already addresses these concerns by no longer mandating digital tools and instead emphasizing analog learning tools for the youngest children.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm map honor-based oppression in preschools, citing a lack of knowledge regarding the problem's extent and clear guidelines for staff. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion for an independent mapping, choosing instead to await a national inquiry on honor-based violence and oppression in preschools and schools, due in August 2026, while concurrently continuing the city's own efforts against honor-related violence.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has proposed that the City of Stockholm adopt a goal to maintain the total number of parking spaces at or above the 2020 level, arguing that parking is crucial for residents' daily lives and advocating for more underground garages and higher parking ratios in new constructions. However, several committees and offices, including the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee, advise against this proposal, stating it contradicts the city's aims for reduced car traffic, improved accessibility, and decreased climate impact.